• 30 Real Animals with Science Fiction Names

    It's no secret that many scientists are great fans of science fiction, and sometimes tributes to characters and authors end up in their work. We list 30 species, alive and extinct, that bear scifi-themed names.

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    By Lauren Davis
    Aug 20, 2009 2:05 PM 18,088
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    30 Real Animals with Science Fiction Names

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